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our veterans and their families

Veterans Young Offender Mentoring Program Application Form

The information collected on this form is to be used as part of the evaluation process of becoming a Volunteer Mentor for SHINE for Kids. Should you be successful, this information shall be kept on file as a record.

Children have the right to be protected from all kinds of harm. SHINE for Kids is committed to creating and maintaining a safe environment for children and young people and conducts comprehensive background checks for all applicants.

If you have any difficulties completing this form or would like to know more please call (02) 9714 3000.

Have you ever had an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO), Domestic Violence Order (DVO) or Personal Violence Order (APVO) issued against you?
Yes
No

If yes, please give details

Have you at any time been the subject of any complaints, investigations (police or disciplinary) or legal proceedings that may affect your suitability to be a volunteer in roles relating to children. This includes any complaints, investigations or proceed
Yes
No

If yes, please give details

Do you have any medical condition (physical or mental) or disability that may need to be taken into account in your role as a volunteer mentor for SHINE for Kids?
Yes
No

If yes, please give details

What distance would you be prepared to travel (when answering this question please consider the method of transport you would likely utilise getting from your own residence to the client, day out and the return trip).

What personal characteristics do you have, which in your opinion, would make you a good mentor?

What would you like to get out of mentoring a young person?

What difference in the life of a young person, are you hoping to make by becoming a mentor?

To become a Volunteer Mentor you will need to commit and be available approximately 4 hours per fortnight for twelve months. Are you are to commit to this amount of time? *
Yes
No

Which days are you likely to be available to volunteer with us? *
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

What is your main occupation?

Part of your role as a Volunteer Mentor to a young person will be to visit the young person whilst they are in a Juvenile Justice Detention Centre. Are you able to do this? *
Yes
No

You will be required to attend a two day training course to prepare you for being a Volunteer Mentor and attend other training during the year. Are you willing to attend training? *
Yes
No

Please specify if you are available all day or just in the morning, afternoon or evening.

Referees: Please provide us with three referees who are able to provide us with information about you. The referees you provide must have known you personally for a minimum of 3 years and must NOT be an immediate family member.

Referee 1 Name: *

Phone Number *

Your relationship to this person *

Referee 2 Name: *

Phone Number *

Your relationship to this person *

Referee 3 Name: *

Phone Number *

Your relationship to this person *

Please tick the box after reading the point to acknowledge acceptance of that point:

Are you aware that you must be interviewed and will be required to undergo training by SHINE for Kids before commencing volunteering with us? *
Yes

Are you aware that if you commence volunteering you must agree to adhere to SHINE for Kids policy and procedures, including its Code of Conduct, and policies and procedures regarding Child Protection, Security, Work Health and Safety, Confidentiality and
Yes

Before you can volunteer with SHINE for Kids you must successfully pass employment checks such as: reference checks, Working with Children Check and National Police Record Check.
Yes

You will be covered by Volunteer Personal Accident Insurance whilst undertaking any authorised volunteer work with SHINE for Kids
Yes

I declare that the information I have provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that knowingly providing incorrect information in this application may lead to the termination of my involvement with SHINE
Yes